Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School serves 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School's student population of 347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#324 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
16%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
59%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School is ranked #324 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School?
347 students attend Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School?
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School part of?
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School is part of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District.
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